How to Pronounce Dehumanization

To pronounce "dehumanization", say DEH-um-an-iz-at-ion — 6 syllables, IPA /diːˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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6

Syllables

14

Letters

/diːˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dehumanization”

"dehumanization" has 6 syllables: deh-um-an-iz-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does dehumanization mean?

noun

  1. The act or process of dehumanizing.

Antonyms

humanization

Words that rhyme with dehumanization

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

dehumanisationdeindividualizationdephysicalizationdehumaniserdispersonificationdegradingdeghettoizationdeprivatization

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dehumanization"?▾

"Dehumanization" has 6 syllables: deh · um · an · iz · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "dehumanization"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dehumanization" is /diːˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/.

What does "dehumanization" mean?▾

Dehumanization: The act or process of dehumanizing.

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